A mom shares lessons learned as she juggles her family and career….

If a picture is worth a thousand words then this picture says all it needs to say. The sheer joy on my daughter’s face from something as simple as an inflatable pool and the garden hose was so special for me; and as a mom knowing that I was the reason behind this smile – was priceless….

In today’s chaotic world where moms often juggle their families against other commitments and responsibilities; it can be hard to find the time to foster moments such as this, moments that result in huge smiles and shrieks of laughter. But as a mom, is it so important to find the time, and if necessary – to make the time. The house, the laundry, the cooking…. they can wait til later. Sure you are tired and it would be so much easier sometimes to just let the kids occupy themselves while you get done what needs to get done; yet if you do, your missing out on opportunities that you will not have again. If there is one thing that I have learned, is that the value of our interactions has more to do with the time we invest spending with our children than the activity itself. Children need to know that they are worth putting everything else aside, that they are worth your time, and that they are what matters in that moment – nothing else.

Be the reason your kids smile…

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Jen

I am a mom to three awesome kids. They are my pride and joy, even when they manage to push my sanity to and often over the proverbial edge. They are my greatest achievements and I love watching them grow and come into their own selves. While I am married, ours is a blended family which is not without its challenges and stressors. It's that whole yours, mine and ours concept... A few years ago I went back to work full-time as a nurse. I love what I do, and I would like to think that after all this time I am very good at my job. Connecting with people at their most vulnerable and helping them heal, brings me a sense of purpose and gives meaning to what I do.
I secretly have always had a passion for writing. When I started this blog I did so as a way to be able to express myself through my words; and hopefully inspire others through my life experiences as both a mom and a nurse. To be able to adequately convey just the right amount of my life experience, mixed with a little bit of humor, some impassioned views, some heartfelt emotion, and of course lessons learned, and in turn inspire others would be an awesome experience and privilege.
Making sense out of chaos, finding silence amongst the noise, and locating solace during turmoil....its my blog that I am hoping will be my beacon and offer me light on my path.

I appreciate your reply as it’s nice to know that my post had meaning for you at just the right time. I have to remind myself each and every day that my children will only be young for a short time and that these opportunities to spend time with them in this way are priceless and not to be taken lightly. In the past I did let other commitments and responsibilities take precedence because I was under the misconception that I would have all the time in the world. Sadly I missed out on a lot. I might have had a clean house, folded laundry and meals on the table (ok that last one might have been a slight stretch) but it came at the cost of smiles and laughter. By the grace of God and a very supportive husband I have be able to change this and be there in the way that they deserve, want and need. It still is not without its challenges but I am committed to them as my priority.